Use and Care Guide

Installing Instructions
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Electrical Installation
Please confirm that you have all parts to your system before starting installation.
* Charge controller is optional and may not be included. below image just showing how to
connect the solar panel to charge your bettery. Reverse below steps to uninstall.
Step1 Connect the battery with SAE-battery clamp cable, Always connecting the postive to positive,
negative to negative.
Step2 Connect the SAE connector to charge controller (battery side)
Step3 Connect the solar panel to charge controller (solar panel side)
Selecting the correct charge controller
Charge Controllers are sold separately and are required for installations of solar systems arrays that are
rated 12 Watts and higher. Nature Power Products offers charge controllers from 8Amp-32Amp. One
Charge Controller can regulate multiple solar panels.
Selecting the correct battery
Nature Power does not offer batteries. However, please choose a 12 Volt rechargeable battery. Do not
attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. 6 Volt battery configurations may also be used if
connected in series (Negative to Positive). You may choose a Sealed Lead Acid battery, a Gel-Cell or a
Deep Cycle 12 Volt battery. Batteries come in all different sizes, please converse with your battery dealer
for more information on which type of battery you should use for your system. Note your solar panel
amperage rating when selecting your battery size.
Location of solar module
Please locate your solar module in a position where it can absorb direct sunlight on the solar panel, and
generally free from cover and shade. To capture the most sunlight in a day Solar Modules should be
facing 20 degrees South if you are in the Northern hemisphere and 20 degrees North if you are in the
Southern hemisphere. The Solar Module can become very hot, please keep out of reach of children. Do
not place heavy objects on Solar Module.
Out put power testing
You may use a voltage meter or a digital multi-meter to measure the voltage of your Semi-Flexible Solar
Module before connecting to the battery. Voltage can range between 15-22 volts; Testing will ensure
correct charging operation. Testing equipment not included.